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Scheme did not have duty of care regarding member’s individual tax advice (Dr D, CAS-70911-G6X6)

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Court of Appeal considers scope of the VAT exemption for insurance intermediary services (WTGIL v HMRC)

Court of Appeal considers scope of the VAT exemption for insurance intermediary services (WTGIL v HMRC)

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Direct tax treatment of damages and compensation payments

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The double taxation treaty passport scheme (DTTP scheme)

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Taxation of gambling in the UK

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Partnerships and VAT

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